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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,147.40, 377,595.90 and 212,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,147.40, 377,595.90 and 212,656.20 is: 319,725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,147.40 : 377,595.90 = 212,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,147.40/377,595.90 = 212,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,147.40x = 377,595.90 × 212,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,147.40x = 80,298,109,229.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,298,109,229.58/251,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,725.03

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